Speech Language Pathologist - PRN - Inpatient Peds

University of Missouri Health Care • Columbia, MO

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About The Position

MU Health Care is seeking a compassionate, patient-focused Speech/Language Pathologist to provide inpatient pediatric speech, language, and swallowing care in a collaborative health care environment. The role involves evaluating patients, interpreting findings, administering treatment, determining when specialist referrals are needed, and completing documentation according to organizational and departmental guidelines. The clinician is expected to maintain professional and licensure standards and participate in ongoing education and development. The position is PRN and includes weekday, weekend, and holiday availability.

Requirements

• Missouri Commission for Speech-Language Pathologists licensure as an SLP or SLP-P.
• Certificate of Clinical Competency (CCC) certification from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). SLP program graduates must obtain CCC within two years of employment as a condition of continued employment.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, with or without reasonable accommodation, including ambulating, remaining stationary, positioning to reach or move objects above the shoulders and below the knees, and frequently lifting or moving objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to work in a health care facility that operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, including rotating shifts, holidays, and work during inclement weather.

Responsibilities

• Participate in training, education, and professional development activities, including obtaining continuing education units required to maintain Missouri licensure.
• Supervise speech therapy students or speech fellows, as applicable.
• Administer treatment requiring the advanced skills of a licensed clinician to address speech, language, and swallowing impairments.
• Determine when referral to medical specialists is needed.
• Complete documentation according to MU Health Care and department guidelines and policies.
• Evaluate speech, language, and swallowing functions using appropriate diagnostic tests.
• Interpret findings for medical professionals, patients, and appropriate patient caregivers.
• Maintain standards under the ASHA Code of Ethics and the Missouri Practice Act to remain eligible for licensure.
• Complete unit- or department-specific duties and expectations as outlined in department documents.

What This Job Offers

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